He was now a tall, powerful young fellow.
Although still scarcely beyond the age of boyhood, he had acquired the bearing and manners of a man.

He stood high in the confidence of Coligny, and the other Huguenot leaders; was a special favourite with the young Prince of Navarre, and his cousin Conde; and had received the honour of knighthood, at the hands of one of the greatest captains of his age.
"You had better stay, Philip," his cousin urged.

"You may be sure that this peace will be as hollow as those which preceded it.

There will never be a lasting one until we have taken Paris, and taught the bloodthirsty mob there that it is not only women and children who profess the reformed religion, but men who have swords in their hands and can use them." "If the troubles break out again, I shall hasten back, Francois; indeed, I think that in any case I shall return for a while, ere long.

I do not see what I could do at home.